{"id":2024,"date":"2026-08-27T20:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T20:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccm-staging.metropolitanocr.com\/?post_type=blogs&p=2024"},"modified":"2026-08-27T20:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T20:48:44","slug":"como-puedo-liberar-mis-emociones-en-el-proceso-de-cancer","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/ccm-staging.metropolitanocr.com\/en\/blogs\/como-puedo-liberar-mis-emociones-en-el-proceso-de-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I release my emotions during the cancer process?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhat you resist, persists; what you accept, transforms you.\u201d \u2014 Carl Jung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When discussing a disease like cancer, it is common to focus first on how it might affect the physical dimension of the individual\u2014that is, whether it will impact organs, movement, or functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ask questions about what the patient can eat, whether they can move around, and which treatments are best for their care. However, there is a somewhat deeper level of impact that we still find difficult to discuss: the effect on psychological health.

Talking about the emotional impact this disease can have on others may seem easy, but when the illness affects us personally or those we love, the subject becomes complex to face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is no secret to anyone that a diagnosis of this kind will trigger a rollercoaster of emotions: fear, love, sadness, gratitude, anger, relief, anguish, and confusion, among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are very accustomed to comfortably expressing pleasant emotions, yet we tend to reject those that are unpleasant or painful. This rejection manifests when we hide our emotions as if nothing were wrong, avoid the subject entirely, allow ourselves only to \u201cstay positive,\u201d or even isolate ourselves in the belief that doing so will help us \u201cstay strong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is an obvious reason for resisting those painful emotions: as human beings, we instinctively avoid pain; yet, part of developing our emotional intelligence is understanding that these emotions can indeed have a place in the process of our illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiencing emotions is not optional.<\/strong> If we do not learn to channel them properly, they can lead to complications such as irritability, fatigue, muscle problems, inflammation, and even risky behaviors like substance use. All of this could potentially worsen the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To connect with those emotions in a healthy way, I would like to share three steps that will help you face them little by little:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Identify<\/strong>: Start by becoming aware of the emotions being felt and even analyzing which ones are most predominant. We give them names, such as powerlessness, frustration, or discouragement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Acknowledging<\/strong>: Simply naming emotions is not enough; accepting and acknowledging their validity is essential. It is akin to accepting that it is okay to experience painful emotions and that many people might feel the same way if they were in the same situation. It means being kind to ourselves, knowing that it is normal not to feel good all the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Self-regulation:<\/strong> Once we accept those emotions, we can try to channel them. Important: Not everyone processes emotions in the same way; however, everyone needs to process them. Here are some examples of ways to channel emotions appropriately:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • Talking about it with other people: with loved ones, in support groups, or in psychological therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • To write about them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • To cry or to laugh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Do breathing exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Some people express them through art such as painting, sculpture, or music while others write stories or tales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Connect with the bodily sensations that emotions produce in our bodies: heat in the chest, a hollow feeling in the stomach, a lump in the throat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Practice mindfulness exercises, meditation, or prayer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Seek out pleasant spaces for self-care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Listen to people with different perspectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      There is no ideal formula for everyone to process their emotions. Each person is responsible for finding the methods that work best for them. If this process proves too painful and experiencing these emotions is difficult, contacting mental health professionals may be the right step toward managing it better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Releasing emotional pain creates space for pleasant emotions to emerge as well. I hope this serves as an invitation to understand that emotional distress is part of life, and that being able to connect with those emotions will make us more resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Prepared by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Licda. Sof\u00eda Valerio Pe\u00f1a<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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